What is a Local Nature Recovery Strategy?
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is a new legal requirement under the Environment Act 2021 \u2014 a practical plan to guide where and how we restore nature in our county.
It will:
- Set out local biodiversity priorities
- Identify key areas for restoring or enhancing nature
- Show where nature-based solutions can bring wider benefits like cleaner water, reduced flooding, and carbon capture
- Guide how public money is spent and how land use planning supports recovery
- An interactive online map will help you explore opportunities and priorities in your area, supporting better decisions.
Timeline
18 July 2025 to 11 September 2025
Public consultation open for your suggestions and input.
September - October 2025
All responses to be analysed and a report with recommendations to be published.
End of 2025
Amendments to be made to documentation and local habitat map prior to final publication.
Have your say
Safer streets for women and girls
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Violence Against Women and Girls is defined as crime that disproportionately affects women and girls including, but not limited to, domestic abuse, sexual violence, exploitation and harassment, stalking, verbal abuse and violence and forced prostitution. These crimes should not be happening and we want to work with you to understand which areas of...
How can we improve our parks?
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Local parks and open spaces are important for our physical and mental health. We’re working with the community to improve our local parks. A park is a place where everyone should feel safe and comfortable. Well designed parks are essential to the wellbeing of any community, which is why we are inviting you to have your say on the park you...
Closed consultations and engagement
Climate emergency strategy - Stage 1
This is an example activity to demonstrate how "We Asked, You Said, We Did" will look when an activity is closed.
Youth council
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded.